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Specialist, Software Engineer - TS/SCI

L3Harris logoL3Harris~$132k–$218k/yrtypicalMelbourne, FL, United StatesFull-timePosted 2mo ago
  • TS/SCI clearance
  • Security+

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About the job

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success.

Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do. L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech.

With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security. ## Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off ## Job Description We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Software Engineer/Data Analyst to join our team.

The ideal candidate will hold an active TS/SCI clearance. Periodic commute to Patrick Space Force Base may be required.

The successful candidate will be responsible for modernizing and migrating analytics applications into a high-performance web application using modern web technologies. ## Essential Functions - Design, develop, test, and maintain full stack applications, including user-facing interfaces, back-end services, APIs, and data integrations. - Build modern, responsive, and intuitive front-end solutions using current web development frameworks and best practices. - Develop secure and scalable back-end services and application logic to support mission applications and workflows. - Deploy and maintain applications in AWS, ensuring solutions are scalable, secure, resilient, and cost-effective. - Integrate cloud-native services, databases, and application components across distributed environments. - Apply software engineering best practices across the full development lifecycle, including code reviews, automated testing, version control, and CI/CD pipelines. - Collaborate with system engineers, cloud engineers, cyber teams, and mission stakeholders to define requirements and deliver end-to-end solutions. - Engage in daily interaction with customers to understand operational needs, gather feedback, and refine application functionality. - Prepare architectural designs, implementation plans, and technical roadmaps that align with organizational and mission goals. - Produce and maintain technical documentation for system design, application architecture, deployment procedures, and sustainment activities. - Deliver professional presentations and technical briefings to stakeholders, translating complex concepts into clear and actionable information. - Support a variety of mission areas and adapt to evolving priorities in a dynamic operational environment. - Familiarity with the C2S Access Portal (CAP) and high-side AWS environments. - Familiarity with databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server, DynamoDB, or other relational/non-relational data stores. - Security+ Certification or any DoD IAT Level II Certification, or ability to obtain certification within 6 months of accepting position. ## Qualifications - Bachelor's Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience.

Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience.

In Lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience. - Active TS clearance with ability to obtain SCI. ## Preferred Additional Skills - Experience developing AI/ML-enabled mission applications, analytical tools, or decision-support capabilities involving advanced data processing, automation, visualization, and user interaction. - Experience with scientific, sensor-derived, geophysical, acoustic, seismic, infrasonic, or other mission-relevant technical data is highly desired. - Experience as a Full Stack Developer with proficiency in front-end, back-end, and cloud-based application development. - Proficiency with modern front-end technologies such as React, Angular, Vue, JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML, and CSS. - Experience developing back-end services and APIs using languages/frameworks such as Java, Python, Node.js, .NET, or similar. - Experience with RESTful APIs, microservices, and application integration patterns. - Experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and DevSecOps practices. - Experience transitioning research or prototype capabilities into operational software tools, supporting classified DoD mission environments strongly preferred. - Experience building and deploying mission applications in classified or high-security environments. - Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes. - Knowledge of infrastructure as code tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or similar. #LI-EK1 L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination.

All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws.

L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law. Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens.

In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your resume, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions. L3Harris Technologies is an E-Verify Employer.

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From L3Harris's job posting, checked 7 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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